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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the wheel speed sensor connector bracket to the knuckle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the wheel speed sensor connector bracket bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the wheel speed sensor bracket nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  3. Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Ball Joint, Knuckle & Nut
    GM629211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the lower ball joint to the knuckle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the ball joint nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft) plus 130 degrees.

    5. Fig 2: View Of Upper Control Arm And Knuckle
    GM629210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the upper control arm to the knuckle. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  6. Connect the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
  7. Connect the height sensor link to the lower control arm as necessary.
  8. Install the backing plate and the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Independent Rear Suspension)  or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Without Independent Rear Suspension) .
  9. Connect the drive axle to the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Rear .
    10. Fig 3: Locating Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts (All Wheel Drive)
    GM629209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  11. Install the tie rod to the knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)  or Tie Rod Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
  12. Install the brake rotor.
  13. Install the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear .
  14. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear .
  15. Install the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
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